ratio

//ˈreɪʃioʊ//
B2Frequency Level 8Technical
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Noun

ratioSingular
ratiosPlural
1

The quantitative relationship between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other, often expressed as a fraction or with a colon.

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 3 to 2.

2

The relative size or proportion of one thing compared to another.

The ratio of men to women in the company is about 3 to 2.

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